Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - LECOM

Erie, Pennsylvania

Main Campus

Elmira, New York Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Additional Locations

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General Information

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is the nation’s largest medical college, and the only Academic Health Center in the osteopathic profession. Physicians and administrators at the LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion in Erie, Pa., saw the growing demand for more physicians and opened LECOM in 1992. With the college and the hospital as the core of a highly innovative medical education system based in Erie, Pa., LECOM strived to add to the quality of life of our neighbors by bringing total health care to our communities. Since opening its Erie campus in 1992, LECOM added campuses in Greensburg, Pa., Elmira Ny., and Bradenton, Fl.

To prepare students for the challenges of modern medicine, LECOM designed a student-centered curriculum that recognizes students’ different learning styles. We offer five learning pathways across our four campuses. The Erie, Pa. campus offers the Lecture Discussion, Problem-Based Learning, and Directed Study pathways as well as Primary Care Scholars, a three-year accelerated pathway that follows DSP curriculum. LECOM at Seton Hill is located on the Seton Hill University campus in Greensburg, Pa. and offers Problem-Based Learning and the Accelerated Physician Assistant Pathway – an accelerated 3-year program designed for current Physician Assistants that follows the PBL curriculum. The Elmira, Ny., and Bradenton, Fl. campuses focus solely on Problem-Based Learning. Learn more about the pathways at https://lecom.edu/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/com-program/

The majority of LECOM graduates become primary care physicians who enter the fields of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics or Ob/Gyn. U.S. News & World Report ranks LECOM among the top medical colleges for graduating primary care physicians.

Additional Locations

Additional Locations

Additional Locations offer the same programs as the main campus. Use the main campus' application to apply to additional locations.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Elmira - LECOM at Elmira

Affiliation LECOM

Address 1 LECOM Place, Elmira, New York 14901

Campus Setting Suburban

Website https://lecom.edu/

Phone (607) 442-3500

Admissions

Phone (607) 422-3567

Email admissions1@lecom.edu

Website https://lecom.edu/

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Seton Hill - LECOM at Seton Hill

Affiliation LECOM

Address 20 Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601

Campus Setting Suburban

Website https://lecom.edu/

Phone (724) 552-2880

Admissions

Phone (724) 552-2879

Email admissions1@lecom.edu

Website https://lecom.edu/admissions/

  • LECOM Campus - arial view
  • LECOM campus building with mountains in the background
  • Entrance of LECOM at Seton Hill

Mission Statement

The mission of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is to prepare students to become osteopathic physicians, pharmacy practitioners, dentists, and podiatric physicians through programs of excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community service to enhance the quality of life through improved health for all humanity. Serving as a guiding light and cornerstone in medical education and true to the core principles of its founders, the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine has expanded its reach to include exceptional programs in graduate studies designed to provide scholars superlative education in the respective areas of study. The professional programs are dedicated to serve all students through innovative curriculum and the development of postdoctoral education and interprofessional experiences.
Facilities

Closest City Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland OH, and Buffalo, NY

Campus Setting

Suburban

Facilities

LECOM designed its campuses with the latest educational technology where each detail lends itself to the mission of teaching students how to care for patients. Lecture halls use smart classroom technology, and smaller classrooms provide ideal environments for small group study sessions. The LECOM Research Centers offer over 26,000 square feet of laboratory space for faculty and student-assisted research.

LECOM Erie: A park-like, 53-acre campus hosts our students in Erie, Pa. Students learn in fully equipped anatomy and microbiology labs. Students receive Clinical Assessment Training with standardized patients in a working physician’s office. LECOM remains the only osteopathic medical school with its own teaching hospitals: LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, Corry Memorial Hospital, and Warren General Hospital. Students receive membership to the LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center that is designed to focus on total well-being for students. The campus’ proximity to Lake Erie provides a temperate - while sometimes snowy – climate, with stunning views, and lots of local attractions ranging from water sports to dining, to amusement parks, and more!

LECOM at Seton Hill: LECOM at Seton Hill is located on the campus of Seton Hill University, a private liberal arts institution in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Situated in the beautiful Laurel Highlands, this campus offers LECOM students a sprawling, scenic campus with a more traditional college feel. Students have their own dedicated osteopathic medicine facilities on campus focused on the Problem-Based Learning pathway. A variety of volunteering opportunities are offered in the nearby community as well as research experiences within LECOM in collaboration with local research institutions. The historic town of Greensburg is a short drive away from downtown Pittsburgh, providing access to major sports teams, concerts, theater, cultural performances, various museums, and a stunning skyline.

LECOM At Elmira: LECOM at Elmira matriculated its inaugural class in 2020. This brand-new, 49,000 square foot state-of-the-art academic building houses 15 Problem-Based Learning classrooms, an Osteopathic Principles and Practice Laboratory, a medical library, lecture halls, study spaces, and research facilities. Located one block from the campus of Elmira College, LECOM students also have full access to Elmira College’s amenities and events, enriching the student experience. The charming city of Elmira offers a variety of coffee shops, eateries, and cultural activities and is within 30 minutes of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State.

Student Residence Options

LECOM does not provide campus housing. The college assists students in securing appropriate housing within a close walk or commute to campus.
Student Activities & Support Services

To fulfill its mission of delivering programs of excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community service, LECOM has a variety of student groups and support services. LECOM’s student clubs range from academic-focused clubs like medical specialty and honors societies, to non-academic clubs that focus on fostering diversity, and supporting student hobbies.

Through these clubs, students are provided networking and learning opportunities with current professionals and LECOM alumni. Clubs change year-to-year based on student interests which ensures club offerings meet the current student body's interests. Clubs are the main way students are given opportunities to engage in service and get involved with the local community.

LECOM students are also provided opportunities to participate in clinical and/or bench research. Roughly 25% of our students participate in research. LECOM maintains space for faculty and student-assisted research at all our campus sites.

Accreditation & Affiliation

COM Accreditation Status The College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association. We are proud to report that we have been granted another 10-year full accreditation. This is the highest honor COCA can impart on an institution.

LECOM is a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), a national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation. CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities and recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations.

Student Demographics
  • 2024-2025

Academic Year Enrollment

Total Medical School Enrollment

Erie, PA-1,059, Seton Hill, PA-423, Elmira, NY-508

Total Male

Erie, PA-497, Seton HIll, PA-182, Elmira, NY-226

Total Female

Erie, PA-545, Seton Hill, PA-238, Elmira, NY-281

Total Other

Erie, PA-17, Seton Hill, PA-3, Elmira, NY-1

Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions

1,990

First-Year Matriculants

Erie, PA-268, Seton Hill, PA-110, Elmira, NY-129

First-Year Male Matriculants

Erie, PA-121, Seton Hill, PA-44, Elmira, NY-63

First-Year Female Matriculants

Erie, PA-147, Seton Hill, PA-66, Elmira, NY-66

First-Year Other Matriculants

Erie, PA-6, Seton Hill, PA-6, Elmira, NY-6

Matriculants In-State

62

Matriculants Out-of-State

283

Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Asian

114%

Black/African American

2.6%

Hispanic/Latino

5.5%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

White

51.0%

Multiple Races

3.2%

Undisclosed

4.6%

Majors of First-Year Matriculants

Science Majors

86.7%

Non-Science Majors

10.7%

Graduate Degrees

15.1%

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Overview

Private Institution

Non-Profit

1992

Year Founded

Suburban

Campus Setting

Campus Contact

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - LECOM

1858 West Grandview Blvd., Erie, Pennsylvania 16509

Address

(814) 866-6641

Phone

Admissions Office

(814) 866-6641

Phone

Curricular Offerings

To prepare students for the challenges of modern medicine, LECOM designed a student-centered curriculum that recognizes students’ different learning styles. We offer five learning pathways across our four campuses leading to a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. In years three and four, students complete clinical rotations at more than 90 hospitals and clinics throughout the United States, including regional clinical campuses in Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, and Missouri.

Lecture Discussion Pathway (LDP): Lecture presentations and laboratories are at the heart of the traditional Lecture/Discussion Pathway. The curriculum starts with basic sciences and introductions to clinical education, then transitions to a systems-based model in the second semester. This is a four-year pathway offered at the Erie campus only. Learn more here: https://lecom.edu/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/com-pathways/com-ldp/?dc=erie

Directed Study Pathway (DSP): The Direct Study Pathway utilizes a curriculum delivery model that is mostly independent of faculty lectures. DSP students are given modules that contain highly organized and specific learning objectives that are used in conjunction with the assigned text to drive learning. DSP requires students to have well-developed organizational and time-management skills. This is a four-year pathway offered at the Erie campus only. Learn more here: https://lecom.edu/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/com-pathways/com-dsp/?dc=erie

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Pathway: The PBL process emphasizes self-directed study with a team approach. In the PBL Pathway, the student class is divided into small groups who study patient cases, in place of a traditional lecture program, to provide the context for acquiring and understanding medical science. With each case, the student group identifies learning issues – key topics relevant to the case and underlying medical science – that they then study independently between meetings. This clinically based pathway is offered at all of our campuses, but Seton Hill, Elmira, and Bradenton focus solely on the PBL pathway. Learn more here: https://lecom.edu/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/com-pathways/com-pbl/?dc=erie

Primary Care Scholars Pathway (PCSP): Primary Care Scholars receive a four-year medical education in just three years. Students attend class year-round and follow the DSP curriculum. PCSP students must make a commitment to complete a residency in family medicine or general internal medicine and practice in primary care for five years after residency. This pathway is offered at the Erie campus only. Learn more here: https://lecom.edu/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/com-pathways/pcsp/?dc=erie

Accelerated Physician Assistant Pathway (APAP): Certified physician assistants (PA-C) interested in expanding their education and practicing independently now have an affordable and accelerated pathway to earn a DO degree and license. This pathway follows the PBL curriculum and is only offered at the Seton Hill campus. Learn more here: https://lecom.edu/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/com-pathways/apap/?dc=erie

LECOM also offers many Masters and Doctoral programs through our School of Health Services Administration and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. More information on these programs is available on our school website: https://lecom.edu/

School of Health Services Administration:

  • Masters in Health Services Administration (MHSA)
  • Master of Science in Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics
  • Master of Science in Biomedical Ethics (MSBE)
  • Masters in Public Health (MPH)
  • Doctor of Healthcare Administration (D.H.A.)

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences:

  • Master of Science in Medical Education
  • Master of Medical Science
  • Master of Science in Biomedical Science
  • Doctoral Program in Medical Education
  • Doctoral Program in Anatomy Education
  • Doctoral Program in Medical Microbiology Education
  • Doctoral Program in Pharmacy Education
Preparatory Programs

Preparatory/Postbaccalaureate Programs Offered

Masters in Medical Science
LECOM offers a one-year, non-thesis Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree at our Erie, Pa., and Bradenton, Fl. Campuses. The mission of the MMS program is to academically, scientifically, and professionally prepare students to attend a professional program, such as osteopathic medical, dental, podiatry or pharmacy school.

Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications – Erie Campus:
Applicants must earn an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college/university. LECOM MMS students who maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA, pass all courses without remediation, and adhere to professionalism standards are eligible to be interviewed early in spring for the LECOM College of Osteopathic Medicine. No MCAT is required.

Early Acceptance Program
LECOM has developed special Early Acceptance Programs with select community colleges, undergraduate colleges, and universities that grant qualified students a provisional early acceptance to LECOM’s School of Pharmacy, School of Dental Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, or School of Podiatric Medicine. Students apply to enroll in the EAP on the LECOM Application Portal, the application is open from May 1st to April 1st. Learn more on LECOM’s website: https://lecom.edu/academics/early-acceptance-program/

Special Programs

Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)

The DHA program prepares health industry professionals to become innovative leaders and complex problem solvers. The degree program qualifies professionals to serve as college faculty members, preparing them to teach and perform interprofessional research focused on “the business of healthcare”. They are also prepared as advanced healthcare administrative practitioners. The theoretical and the practical are blended in this rigorous doctorate degree program.

Doctoral Program in Medical Education

The Doctoral Program in Medical Education produces medical education scholars for academic and clinical institutions. With the increasing number of new osteopathic and allopathic medical schools and residency programs, expertise in academic leadership, accreditation, administration, faculty development, and research/scholarship are of increasing importance. This program builds upon the foundation developed from the LECOM Master of Science in Medical Education program to develop doctoral-level educator-scholar leaders. Its innovative curriculum is delivered online to provide temporal and spatial flexibility for busy professionals.

Doctoral Program in Anatomy Education (DAE)
The DAE program is a 4-year program that provides a doctoral-level curriculum in the anatomical sciences. Students will be required to complete teaching practicums and conduct original research in anatomy education. Graduates of this program will be highly knowledgeable and skillful anatomy education specialists who will be well equipped to train the next generation of health care providers. As a result, graduates will be highly marketable and sought after.

Doctoral Program in Medical Microbiology Education (DME)
The Doctoral Program in Medical Microbiology Education is designed to prepare students to become teaching faculty at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Students will be required to complete teaching practicums and conduct original research in Medical Microbiology education. Graduates of this program will be highly knowledgeable and skillful Medical Microbiology education specialists who will be well equipped to train the next generation of health care providers. As a result, graduates will be highly marketable and sought after.

Doctoral Program in Pharmacy Education (DPE)
The Doctoral Program in Pharmacy Education features an innovative curriculum designed to train students in pharmaceutical and clinical sciences, pedagogical principles, and scholarship of teaching and learning. Students will complete laboratory-based, lecture-based, and online coursework in pharmaceutics, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacotherapeutics, drug information, and educational theory; as well as teaching practicums, journal clubs, and educational research. Graduates will be adept in delivery of pharmaceutical and clinical sciences content utilizing a variety of curricular techniques.

Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs

Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs Offered

DO/MHSA*
The LECOM Masters in Health Services Administration program (50 credit hours) provides students with the skills required to plan, direct, and lead medical and health service organizations as administrators in hospital or other acute and subacute healthcare facilities, public health care organizations, pharmacies and private practice groups. The knowledge gained from the MHSA program is essential for fiscal, planning and managerial work in healthcare organizations and the establishment and management of clinical practices. Delivered concurrently via on-line distance education in medical student’s third and fourth years.

DO/MPH*
The LECOM Masters in Public Health program (45 credit hours) is grounded in foundational public health knowledge. This includes administrative skills critical to improving and enhancing the health, health care, and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in North America by applying the philosophy of osteopathic medicine that seeks to treat the whole person mind, body and spirit. Delivered concurrently via on-line distance education in medical student’s third and fourth years.

DO/MSBS*
The LECOM Master of Science in Biomedical Science program offers a research-focused curriculum concurrent with the DO program for students who desire a strong research background and/or are interested in a career as a physician-researcher. The MSBS program is a graduate-level program available only to current first year medical students at the Erie Campus that serves as a structured research experience. Through coursework, research design, laboratory experience, and a comprehensive research project, the MSBS program will produce graduates qualified for clinical medicine able to develop independent research programs.

DO/MSMEd*
The LECOM Master of Science in Medical Education Program (32 credit hours) is for those who desire to become educator-scholar leaders with emphasis on teaching the next generation of healthcare providers, patient education, leadership and research. Past students included current medical, pharmacy, and dental students, transitional rotating interns, international medical school graduates (IMGs), and off-cycle medical school graduates who desired to strengthen their applications for residency by having a thesis-based research project, designated research mentor, and conference presentations.

DO/MSBE*
The LECOM Master of Science in Biomedical Ethics program (36 credit hours) will benefit future physicians seeking the mastery in biomedical & pharmacology ethics, health care compliance, patient-care management, risk management, and in medical research as well as palliative care and end-of-life care positions providing essential assistance to patients and their families. This program’s applied ethics education strives to move learners beyond knowledge acquisition and skills development to develop behavioral changes that result in a higher level of professionalism and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. Delivered concurrently via online distance education in a medical student’s third and fourth years.

DO/MS MCT*
The LECOM Master of Science in Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics program (45 credits) is designed to prepare health professionals to contribute to population-based, culturally appropriate, and innovative approaches concerning the rapidly expanding medical cannabinoid therapeutic industry. The program builds upon foundational osteopathic principles and competencies focused on whole person care, mind, body, and spirit.

* Masters programs available through distance education. See lecom.edu for details

Premedical Coursework

Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Science Courses
Anatomy
Recommended
Biochemistry
Recommended

3 semester hours

Biology/Zoology
Required With Lab

8 semester hours

Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab

8 semester hours

Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab

8 semester hours (May substitute 3 credits of biochemistry for 4 credits of organic chemistry.)

Genetics
Recommended

3 semester hours

Microbiology
Recommended
Physics
Required With Lab

4 semester hours

Physiology
Recommended
Non-Science Courses
Behavioral Sciences
Required

6 semester hours

College English
Required

6 semester hours

Admissions

LECOM follows a rolling admissions cycle. An applicant’s first step is submitting a primary application to AACOMAS. AACOMAS collates materials, computes grades**, and transmits standardized information to LECOM. LECOM requires the submission of either a single letter of recommendation from a premedical or pre-health committee, or two letters of recommendation from core science professors from the applicant’s undergraduate or graduate institution. When complete, applications are screened and qualified applicants receive an email from LECOM inviting them to complete a web-based Supplemental Application.

LECOM’s Academic Index Score (AIS) is an alternative to the MCAT. In place of the MCAT, applicants may use an AIS - a calculation based on the applicant's overall undergraduate or graduate GPA, and SAT/ACT scores from high school. LECOM recognizes diversity of backgrounds in applicants. While scores on standardized tests do not solely relate to becoming a great physician, utilizing the AIS contributes to our ability to provide a holistic review of applicants.

Following receipt of all necessary documentation, the application is reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Committee members evaluate candidates according to LECOM’s Institutional Student Learning Outcomes of discipline knowledge, professionalism, and osteopathic philosophy. Candidates that meet these criteria are invited to complete a virtual interview.

Following the interview, the Admissions Committee conducts a second review of the applicant-submitted information and interview evaluations. Applicants who have demonstrated to the Committee that they are qualified for admission are extended an offer of acceptance to the College of Medicine.

**LECOM does not accept AP or IB credits for core science (Biology, chemistry, physics) prerequisite courses. AP or IB credits can be accepted for English or Behavorial Science prerequisite courses under the conditions that the student scored a 3 or better on the AP test or scored a 5 or better on the IB test. Students will be required to provide official documentation of the score.

Admissions Processes

Interview Options: Virtual interviews only

Physician letter required? N/A; no physician letter required

Virtual Shadowing Options? Will accept EITHER virtual or in-person shadowing

Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? Yes, but only in certain circumstances

All coursework (online or in-person) must be taken at a regionally accredited U.S. institution. We do not accept online lab work. However, exceptions may be made for labs taken during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? Yes, but only in certain circumstances

If the student is not provided an option by the college, we will accept all P/F grades. The student would be required to provide documentation from the school regarding P/F policies. Otherwise, we cannot accept P/F grades for core science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) pre-requisite courses. Exceptions may be made for coursework taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. All other courses can be accepted.

Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? Yes, but only in certain circumstances

LECOM’s Academic Index Score (AIS) is an alternative to the MCAT. The AIS is a formulaic calculation based on the applicant's overall undergraduate or graduate GPA, and SAT/ACT scores from high school. Accordingly, LECOM recognizes diversity of backgrounds in applicants. While scores on standardized tests do not solely relate to becoming a great physician, utilizing the AIS contributes to our ability to provide a holistic review of applicants.

Accepts online lab coursework? Yes, but only in certain circumstances

We do not accept online lab work. However, exceptions may be made for labs taken during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Application Information

Primary Application Service: AACOMAS

Earliest Application Submission Date: May 5, 2025

Primary Application Deadline: April 1, 2026

Submission Timing for Best Consideration

Applicants are encouraged to submit their AACOMAS application materials early to ensure consideration for an interview. Applicants should submit applications no later than four weeks prior to the deadline.

First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors

LECOM seeks candidates who exemplify the LECOM mission. Applicants should not only demonstrate success in their science courses but also prove themselves as well-rounded individuals who achieved success overall in their academic careers.

Furthermore, LECOM is looking for students who meet the ethical and professional standards that the public expects of high-quality physicians following the osteopathic philosophy in the practice of medicine. LECOM encourages applicants to learn more about the profession by getting to know an osteopathic physician. Receiving exposure to the osteopathic profession will enhance awareness of the osteopathic medical philosophy. Working with a physician will prepare the applicant for the required admissions interview.

International Students Accepted? Accepts International Students

International students applying for admission to LECOM must meet all general admissions requirements as stated in our admissions policy as well as the required AACOMAS and supplemental applications. LECOM’s policy for international applicants is as follows:

  • A minimum of 75% of credits required for an earned baccalaureate degree must be completed at a regionally accredited United States or Canadian institution of higher education prior to consideration for admission to LECOM. Proficiency in the English language; both written and spoken, is required.
     
  • All course work taken at foreign institutions must be evaluated by World Education Services.

  • Credit for advanced standing will not be given for any work completed in foreign graduate or medical schools. All students must apply for first-year status.
     
  • Students must have citizenship or permanent residency status (Alien Registration Card) to be eligible to receive any type of financial assistance through federal loan programs.
  • International students not having their permanent residency status must provide written proof of funds on hand, in an escrow account, sufficient to finance their medical education for the length of the program of study prior to moving forward in the application process.
     
  • At the time of application, international students must meet all the requirements and comply with all the regulations for F-1 visa status in accordance with the U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) regulations governing retention and reporting information by the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

NOTE: Students without U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status must understand and acknowledge that LECOM cannot guarantee placement in a residency upon graduation. International students are encouraged to investigate limitations on obtaining medical residency before moving forward in the application process. It is also advisable to examine one’s ability to practice with an osteopathic medical degree in country or countries you may return to upon graduation.

Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No

Application Interview Format: See Below

LECOM uses virtual interviews. Upon completion of a supplemental application, qualified applicants are invited to submit an asynchronous a virtual interview. Virtual interviews reduce the time and expense of applying to LECOM. Additionally, applicants have one week to complete the interview, providing flexibility.

Early Decision Program (EDP)

EDP Offered? No

EDP Applications Submitted To Other

LECOM does not offer an Early Decision Program.

Supplemental Application

Supplemental Application Required? Yes

Qualified applicants will be notified via email to complete an online supplemental application and must submit an application fee at that time. LECOM requires either a single letter of recommendation from a premedical or pre-health committee, or two letters of recommendation from core science professors from the applicant’s undergraduate or graduate institution.

MCAT scores are considered. In lieu of MCAT scores, LECOM may use an Academic Index Score (AIS) that uses undergraduate and graduate GPA’s in a formula calculation with ACT and/or SAT scores. Interviews are offeredbased on completion of the supplemental application.

Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: May 5, 2025

Supplemental Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants

To be sent a LECOM supplemental application, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • 3.2 or higher overall GPA
  • 2.7 or higher science GPA
  • An MCAT score of 497 or higher on an exam taken within the last 3 years, or an AIS of 110 or higher*

*An applicant who does not meet the MCAT requirement or who has not taken the exam may instead use LECOM’s Academic Index Score (AIS). The AIS is a formulaic calculation based on the applicant's overall undergraduate or graduate GPA, and SAT/ACT scores from high school. Supplemental applications will be sent to applicants with an AIS of 110 or higher. Applicants will submit official documentation of their SAT/ACT scores.

Supplemental Application Fee: $50

Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No

Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes

Waived with proof of AACOMAS fee waiver.
Acceptances/Deposit Schedule

Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students

July 27, 2026

Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes

Only in the case of military deployment.

LECOM operates on a rolling admissions cycle. Each year, we accept applications from May-April 1. The total deposit to reserve a seat at LECOM is $2000. Those admitted prior to March 1 pay the deposit in two installments – one $1500, and another $500 installment due by March 1. Those admitted on March 1 or later pay the deposit in one installment.

MCAT/GPA Information

Mean MCAT Score

502.7

Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score

3.59

Oldest MCAT Considered: July 1, 2022

Latest MCAT Score Accepted: January 31, 2026

Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation

  • AACOMAS
  • Interfolio
  • Paper
  • Email

Main Admissions Contact

(814) 866-6641

Phone

Tuition, Fees* & Financial Aid

2025-2026 Academic Year

*Fees show the 2024-2025 Academic Year and will be updated for 2025-2026 when available.

Tuition

In-State Tuition

$39,655 Erie & Seton Hill campuses; $42,550 Elmira campus

Out-of-State Tuition

$39,655 Erie & Seton Hill campuses; $42,550 Elmira campus

Fees

Annual Fees

In-State Resident Fees

$1,462

Out-of-State Resident Fees

$1,462

Health Insurance Fee

$4,752

Tuition Fees Include

Student Activities
Other
board preparation, health and disability insurance, curriculum

Estimates, Deposits, and More

Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs

$TBA

Average Graduate Indebtedness

Erie-$223,653 / SetonH-$225,210 / Elmira-$218,831

Acceptance Deposit

$2,000

Additional Deposit

$0

Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes

The total deposit is $2000. Those admitted prior to March 1 pay the deposit in two installments – one $1500, and another $500 instalment due by March 1. Those admitted on March 1 or later pay the deposit in one installment.

Deposit Refundable? No

Financial Aid

Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid TBA%

Scholarships Offered? Yes

Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $TBA